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Items
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Notes
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Higher Star Ratings
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Matching crockery and cutlery
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Sufficient for number of guests the unit sleeps. Extra if dishwasher in unit. Plenty of teaspoons essential, nothing chipped or cracked
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Greater range of items, e.g. different sizes of plates and bowls and mugs/cups & saucers. Not essential to offer cups and saucers but aim for very good quality and range. Guests will expect small knives & forks and soup spoons at higher star ratings
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Glassware at least tumblers and wine glasses
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A water jug might be appreciated
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Possibly champagne flutes or greater range and quality of glasses to suit target market
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Serving dishes
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To suit target market – possibly salad bowl, platter, fruit bowl, bread basket etc. Consider small containers/dishes for serving crisps and nuts
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Greater range and quality expected at higher levels
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Serving spoons
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Teapot, milk jug and container for sugar. Condiments (salt and pepper)
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Cafetière or coffee maker might be included, depending on target market
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At higher star ratings guests may expect different sizes of teapots, cafetières & jug
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Useful containers for bread, items etc.
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Some airtight lidded plastic in different sizes worth including, especially if can go through dishwasher
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Bread knife, carving knife and and other sharp knives.
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Larger capacity units would need greater range so if group all cooking together, they have sufficient
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Chopping board(s), bread board etc.
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Range of kitchen utensils
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e.g. tin opener, potato peeler, grater, fish slice or similar, potato masher, ladle, kitchen scissors, wooden spoons, whisk etc
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At higher star ratings more gadgets would be expected, e.g. food processor, bread mixer, pasta maker, electric whisk etc
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Range of kitchen bowls, measuring jugs etc.
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Kitchen scales should be considered, depending on target market
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At higher star ratings, guests may expect bakery items, such as cake tins, cooling racks, rolling pin, cutters, pie dishes, casserole dish etc
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Roasting tin(s) and other oven-proof trays, dishes etc.
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Electric kettle and toaster
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Range of saucepans (including one non-stick) and at least one frying pan
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Ensure adequate provision of large saucepans and frying pans if unit takes larger groups. Omelette pan might be appreciated
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Ensure frying pans in very good condition
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Colander or sieve
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Corkscrew and bottle opener
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Tray(s)
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Ice-making tray (unless ice making unit)
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Vase(s)
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Straws (for children and disabled guests) NB – paper straws are a widely available and more environmentally friendly alternative to plastic
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Ashtrays (if smoking permitted)
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Matches/lighter
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Facility to dry clothes (airer or clothes line with pegs)
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Plastic/wicker laundry basket might be appreciated
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Vacuum/broom, floor mop and bucket, dustpan and brush, as appropriate depending on flooring
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Basic supply of cleaning materials, washing-up liquid, toilet roll for each WC
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Guests might appreciate starter supply of dishwasher powder/tablets
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At higher star ratings, operators might consider leaving kitchen roll, foil etc
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Iron and ironing board
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Oven glove or mitts
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Supply of clean tea towels/ kitchen towel
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Spare light bulbs
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Torch(es)
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Tablecloth or place mats, as appropriate
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Consider plastic cloth(s) for dining table if welcoming families
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Linen/cloth napkins may be appreciated by some guests
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Washing-up bowl with new sponge/disposable cloths/clean brush
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Door mat at exterior door(s)
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